Paul wanted to play around with our video editing software, so we filmed this demo of me creating a Poppet® Sketch. This was recorded on our Kodak Digital Camera in movie clip mode. (it's approx. 9 minutes long)

See if you can see Mabel walking around in the background!

Here's the finished artwork:

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posted @ 9:19 PM by claudine hellmuth::

COMMENTS:

Wow, I'm amazed at all your accomplishments! I like your techniques, and am wondering if you've ever tried animating your characters? I bet that would be fun & interesting! I really appreciate your compliment on my recent work! It's one of the first pieces I've posted I'm 100% pleased with! Thanks so much, and keep up the great work!

That video was so helpful!!! I also loved both your DVDs.Hope you keep making these products. You are a wonderful teacher. Thank you to you and Paul for your generosity in sharing your expertise.Be well,JL

Claudine, You and Paul are amazing. That's great fun. I have your 1st book, but watching a creation in video form is really fun. Y'all have a brilliant future with all your talents. And Mabel, she's obviously bound for Hollywood. Silly kitty.

I love the way you allow the ideas to flow and just trust yourself. I spend hours agonizing over every little line or stroke I make and I know that it's slowing me down. You have inspired me to just try to relax and trust myself. Thank you. You are a wonderful teacher and so generous to share the creative process with all of us.

I was just thinking about whether you would be posting a clip of you working and voila! there it is! amazing to watch you---it is always such a treat! you were great, maggie was great, paul was great and the artwork was absolutely perfect!

oh, i'm so sorry i said maggie and meant mabel.i heard about your loss and i can only imagine...i lost a lot of my pets growing up and as a teenager, it is so difficult. i imagine sometimes they are watching and rooting for me everyday.

The video was sooo fun to watch! I have both your books Claudine and like your work because it is different and so "you". I don't post alot, but read you nearly everyday here and on Yahoo group. This was really enjoyable to watch. (Nice work Paul) Dede

How fun! I'm totally inspired to try this...although I have to admit, the "fear" you talked about in your radio interview has kept me from attempting anything like this...I'm so computer-driven, it's scary!

Loved the video!!! So VERY helpful too!!! I need to try using the gel medium more often to glue and seal things. I also liked the info about using the paint to help highlight the lines...funny how you can see things, but not even realize why they work! BTW, do you have a favorite black pen? I usually use a Pitt pen (the one with F on the end), but I am wondering if there is a better choice. Thanks so much for sharing your talents and tips!!!! Oh, and thanks to Paul for a great job video taping too!

Claudine, I know you use Golden gel. Is it a better consistency? Just curious, as I am not medium savvy. Thanks, Angela Posted earlier with kudos! Your books, by the way, are very informative and enjoyable.

A great video Claudine - how do you stay so tidy!! Incidentally I've just bought Golden gel as my local art shop had sold out of my usual brand and I'm converted - not that I knew you could use it for collage until recently anyway as I've always used PVA - what a find!

That was really fun to watch! I so enjoy learning how other artists work...what steps go into creating the final magic:> Your collages are so charming, so it was a real treat to see your process. And there's nothing like having feline company in your studio...my cat Jezebel thinks she's my muse, and she might be right! Thanks for the demo:>

Claudine! I loved that you did a video - like having a live podcast! You are hilarious and always have the most rocking aprons - plus Mabel was a adorable! It was so fun to see how you work and process everything...and Paul's editing was the bomb!

Claudine, it was great to see your sparkling personality in your sketch video! I've been missing you and Bernie and all the other Art Gals like crazy since missing ArtFest this year. Congratulations on the Martha Stewart interview and the scrapbook line of your Poppets!!!

That was awesome! I love Mabel joining the show. Too cute! Very nice to be able to see another artists process. I like the way your table is wrapped with plastic. (I might just have to steal that idea!);) abbie